Obituaries

Jewel Dean Smith (Creekmore)

Jewel Dean Smith (Creekmore)

May 12, 2020

Jewel Dean Smith, age 91, passed away on May 12, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1929 in Jellico, Tenn. and was one of eight children born to Lloyd and Maude Creekmore. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Jewel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 wonderful years, Lewis “Bud” Smith;...

Murietta Sendelbach

Murietta Sendelbach

May 11, 2020

"Together Again" Murietta Sendelbach, age 89, passed away on May 11, 2020. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she lived in Mogadore most of her life and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church since 1956, where she sang in the choir. She had also been a member of Mogadore Moose Lodge No. 852 since 1973. She held many positions...

Richard Thomas Reed

Richard Thomas Reed

May 11, 2020

Richard (Dick) Reed, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020. Dick was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1935 and lived in the Akron, Ohio area for his entire adult life surrounded by his family. He served his country in the Army and made his career at the F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company for...

Kevin P. McNamee

Kevin P. McNamee

May 10, 2020

Kevin P. McNamee, age 62 of Mogadore, passed away on May 10, 2020. Kevin was born on October 14, 1957 in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in Tallmadge, Ohio where he graduated from high school in 1976. Kevin was employed for many years in various aspects of the automobile sales/service industry. Kevin was a fantastic storyteller. He had a unique...

Mabel (Causby)  Beal

Mabel (Causby) Beal

May 10, 2020

Mabel (Causby) Beal, age 99, passed away on May 10, 2020. Born on March 26, 1921 in Glen Alpine, N.C., she lived in Akron since 1945. Mabel was a member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon. She was involved in many clubs and organizations, including the Springfield Senior Center, Ellet Community Center, Homemakers Club of...

Debi (Brouse) Reed aka "Little Bones"

Debi (Brouse) Reed aka "Little Bones"

May 9, 2020

Debi (Brouse) Reed, “Little Bones”, age 62, passed away on May 9, 2020. Born in Mogadore, she graduated in 1976 from Mogadore High School. Debi was a member of St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church. Debi was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Brouse; and her brother, Randy. She is survived by her husband of 30 years (the...

Karen S. Skipper

Karen S. Skipper

May 5, 2020

Karen Skipper, age 68, passed away on May 5, 2020, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio, she currently resided in Hartville with her husband John. Karen graduated from Ellet High School and The University of Akron. She was retired from Springfield Local Schools, where she taught first grade and kindergarten for 35 years. She...

Nicholas Montecalvo

Nicholas Montecalvo

May 5, 2020

Nick Montecalvo, age 24, passed away on May 5, 2020. Born in Akron, Nick graduated from Mogadore High School and currently lived in Ellet. He was employed with Asplundh Tree Services for five years. Nick had a passion for sports, especially football. Not only did he love a good game, he loved the comradery that came with being a fan....

Lynn M. Parker (nee Robinson)

Lynn M. Parker (nee Robinson)

May 3, 2020

Lynn M. Parker, age 70, passed away on May 3, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived in Akron and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Lynn was a voracious reader and owned over 1,000 books. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lynn loved music and was the number one fan and critic of The Gary Parker Band. She...

Carol S. Maier

Carol S. Maier

May 1, 2020

Carol passed from this troubled world on May 1, 2020. She left behind two sons, Doug Sigel in Austin and Gene Sigel (Heather) in Geneva; her sister, Susan Funk (Jerry) in Erie; cousins, nieces, grandchildren, in-laws and Pittsburgh-based step-siblings, Rob, Glee Ann, Joyce and Judy; plus her husband, Fred at home; as well as many friends, Randolph neighbors, colleagues and...

Marilyn JoAnn Pettit

Marilyn JoAnn Pettit

Apr 29, 2020

JoAnn Pettit, age 90, passed away on April 29, 2020. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of North High School, and lived in Mogadore most of her life. JoAnn was employed with the Railroad, Arbogast Fishing and Hallmark during a 30 year period. She enjoyed laughing, gambling, growing flowers and loved butterflies. Preceded in death by her husband, Elkins...

Marjorie M. Dennison

Marjorie M. Dennison

Apr 28, 2020

Marjorie M. Dennison, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020. Born in Bakersfield, Calif., she moved to Akron with her late husband, Robert in 2007. Margie loved painting, woodcarving and sewing. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert L. Dennison, she is survived by stepsons, George Dennison, Frank (Crystal) Dennison and Jerry Dennison;...

Gregory D. "Greg" Young

Gregory D. "Greg" Young

Apr 27, 2020

Greg Young, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2020. Greg was born in Akron and lived in Ohio most of his life. He graduated from Kenmore High School and served in the U.S. Army. Greg was employed by Hillandale Farms for three years and was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. He...

Russell B. Thompson

Russell B. Thompson

Apr 25, 2020

Russell B. Thompson Jr., age 86, was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and loved ones on April 25, 2020, after a long illness. Russell was born December 30, 1933, in Rittman, Ohio to the late Russell and Annie Belle (Anderson) Thompson. Russell graduated from Greensburg High School and then received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering...

Arlene Huth

Arlene Huth

Apr 24, 2020

Arlene M. Huth, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2020, with family near her. Arlene was born July 30, 1933, resided in Akron, graduated from Ellet High School, and retired from Akron City Hospital/Summa. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Her faith was most important to her. She was a long-time member...

Melissa Wojcinski

Melissa Wojcinski

Apr 23, 2020

Melissa Wojcinski, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio, Melissa lived in the Hartville area most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time with her cat and dog. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Darrell and Maxine Steele; she is survived by her husband...

Grace "Jeanette" Hardy

Grace "Jeanette" Hardy

Apr 20, 2020

Grace “Jeanette” Hardy, the matriarch of our family, has been welcomed home by her Lord and Savior at the spry and spunky age of 96, on April 20, 2020. Waiting to greet her were her beloved husband, Bob and son, Jimmy, who have now been reunited with her. She was born in Akron, where she lived all her life. Always...

Donald Ray "Donny" Sadler

Donald Ray "Donny" Sadler

Apr 20, 2020

Donald Ray “Donny” Sadler Don Sadler, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2020. Born in Akron, Donny grew up in Atwater and attended Waterloo Local Schools. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls and then returned to Atwater for the remainder of his life. Don was employed with the Emmett Equipment Company for over 30 years...

Beverly J. Roop

Beverly J. Roop

Apr 16, 2020

Beverly J. Roop “Nana”, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2020. Born in Akron, and Beverly was a life resident. She retired after 35 years in housekeeping. Beverly was a member of I.R.B.F. and Gar Enterprises. She enjoyed bowling, cooking, collecting ducks and roosters, crossword puzzles, crocheting, reading, and especially spending time with her...

Linda L. Haddox

Linda L. Haddox

Apr 13, 2020

MOGADORE -- Linda L. Haddox passed away at her home in Mogadore on April 13, 2020. She was born in Pratt, Kansas on July 25, 1945. Linda graduated from Akron Central High School in 1963, where she was a cheerleader for many years. She then attended the University of Akron. While in junior high school in Akron she met the...

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